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Trials of the Apocalypse

Rhubabarbin Creative Collective

Trials of the Apocalypse is an actual play anthology podcast telling humorous, thrilling, and heartfelt short stories with Powered by the Apocalypse games. For each new system we showcase, we explain the basics of the game and collaboratively build our characters and the setting. You can start from the beginning, or with whichever story interests you the most! Games featured so far include Apocalypse World, Undying, Ghost Lines, Brindlewood Bay, The Watch, Monster of the Week, Pigsmoke, and The

comedy improv

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01:27:42

Brindlewood Bay Ep. 4 ”What happened to Rob?”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/08/25

The Murder Mavens embrace a dark theory, and questions get answers at the Brindlewood Air Bay & Bae. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol and potential drug use [ 0:03:14 - Maven meeting at the park ] [ 0:10:41 - Cozy move ] [ 0:22:55 - Theorize ] [ 0:46:13 - Mavens break for brunch ] [ 0:50:45 - Brindlewood Air Bay & Bae ] [ 0:58:17 - Conversation in room 9 ] [ 1:21:35 - Final cozy vignettes

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01:06:57

Brindlewood Bay Ep. 3 ”Much like my favorite Canadian...

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2021/08/11

The plot thickens. There is a clue in every room and danger in the halls as our Mavens conclude their investigation of the school grounds, and the mystery of the Firebird ignites passions of all kinds. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, sexual inference and innuendo, mentions of alcohol and potential drug use [ 0:03:15 - Getting into Mr. Kestrel's class ] [ 0:11:44 - Diana distracts Bartleby ] [ 0:20:50 - Belle Ramon's class ] [ 0:27:33 - Rob

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01:06:59

Brindlewood Bay Ep. 2 ”A heinous, evil, deplorable act.”

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2021/07/28

Investigations move into the school as Coach's vitality proves vital, Marion's cat uncovers a clue, and Diana's dog collar... isn't for her dog. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror, hospitals, sexual inference and innuendo [ 0:03:21 - Sharing clues, next steps ] [ 0:19:02 - Principal Pervis in the parking lot ] [ 0:32:21 - Investigating the storage room ] [ 0:40:22 - Crown of the Queen ] [ 0:50:26 - Bartleby returns ] [ 0:55:54 - Diana at the window

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Brindlewood Bay Ep. 1 ”Our beloved Firebird.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/07/14

The Brindlewood Bay South Senior High mascot is dead. Social studies teacher Rob Kestrel is missing. Thankfully, the Murder Mavens: Marion, Coach, and Diana are on the case... provided they can make it to the scene of the murder in one piece. CW: coarse language, death, birds, cats, blood and gore, mild psychological horror [ 0:03:05 - Cozy vignettes ] [ 0:06:05 - Presenting the mystery ] [ 0:18:30 - Discovering the murder ] [ 0:22:19 - Maven meeting ] [ 0:31:17 - Bartleby the janitor ] [ 0:38:11 -

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01:34:16

Brindlewood Bay Setup

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2021/06/30

David tries to teach Emma, Pat, and Dempsey how to play Brindlewood Bay.... along the way answering important questions like "Do ghosts pee?", "What does 'eponymous' really mean?", and "Who's the Keeper, anyway?" CW: coarse language, paranormal activity, faux exasperation, urination, mentions of drugs and alcohol [ 0:02:14 - Player introductions ] [ 0:04:37 - Brindlewood Bay introduction ] [ 0:08:12 - Order of play ] [ 0:13:04 - Stats, rolling, and crowns ] [ 0:21:20 - Player moves ] [ 0:41:08 -

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01:07:24

Ghost Lines: The Post-Apocalypse

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/06/16

The Ghost Lines crew reunite to record a retrospective on the game. CW: coarse language, references to murder, body horror, ghosts, horses, alcohol and existential terror [ 0:03:42 - Segment introduction ] [ 0:04:19 - Thoughts on Ghost Lines ] [ 0:12:31 - Stars ] [ 0:27:35 - Methodology and planning ] [ 0:39:05 - Wishes ] [ 0:47:32 - First listener question ] [ 0:53:32 - Second listener question ] [ 1:01:49 - Fun facts ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as

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41:43

Ghost Lines Ep. 5 ”That‘s one hell of a spirit.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/06/02

Past and present wrongs take center stage. A path forward is carved, but where does it lead? CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses, alcohol and existential terror [ 0:04:55 - Zyrric faces past wrongs ] [ 0:09:51 - Catterjune interrupts and flees ] [ 0:13:42 - Zyrric is given a choice ] [ 0:15:34 - Aftermath and next steps ] [ 0:25:04 - A final chat with the Conductor ] [ 0:29:35 - Ghost Molotov Cocktail ] [ 0:33:36 - Denouement ] [ 0:38:21 - Drinks ] Featuring: |

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01:30:50

Ghost Lines Ep. 4 ”Save as many as you can.”

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2021/05/20

The line bulls' desperate struggle against the restless dead begins. Will their human and equine allies be enough? CW: coarse language, some body horror, ghosts, references to death, horses and existential terror [ 0:02:26 - Mounting tensions and horses ] [ 0:09:54 - Rowan and the Conductor ] [ 0:11:40 - Roll against the supernatural ] [ 0:20:45 - Charging in above ] [ 0:31:16 - Charging in below ] [ 0:46:36 - Conflicts escalate ] [ 1:19:51 - The day is saved? ] [ 1:25:22 - A final thumping

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01:07:02

Ghost Lines Ep. 3 ”I lost the bet.”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/05/05

Horrors from the sea threaten the train, revealing secrets better left hidden. A girl wants to ride a pony. CW: coarse language, some body horror, references to death, horses and existential terror [ 0:02:44 - Rolling insight ] [ 0:08:45 - What does it want? ] [ 0:17:30 - Contacting the Conductor ] [ 0:26:45 - Evasive maneuvers ] [ 0:31:45 - Rolling steel ] [ 0:38:26 - Ghosts, plural ] [ 0:46:32 - Grainger recruited ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro | | David as Game Master | | Emma as

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59:13

Ghost Lines Ep. 2 ”The Good, the Big, and the Daddy.”

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2021/04/21

Zyrric and Strathmill's inspection of the train leaves more questions than answers. Meanwhile, Rowan and Catterjune get Grainger to open up... in more ways than one. CW: coarse language, references to death, horses and light existential horror [ 0:02:37 - Suits and hooks ] [ 0:08:28 - Inspection up top ] [ 0:19:37 - The dinner car ] [ 0:27:03 - War stories ] [ 0:34:47 - Inspecting the passenger cars ] [ 0:38:57 - Pressing for answers ] [ 0:47:22 - Precious cargo ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill

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01:02:05

Ghost Lines Ep. 1 ”First off, it is Your...

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/04/21

Our four line bulls disappoint their conductor. Rowan and Catterjune ingratiate themselves with the imperials while Zyrric and Strathmill make a bet. CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror [ 0:04:15 - Narrating the scene ] [ 0:11:22 - Discussing the lightning towers ] [ 0:18:29 - Introducing the train ] [ 0:25:03 - Introducing the Conductor ] [ 0:38:24 - All aboard! ] [ 0:44:30 - Introducing Grainger ] [ 0:56:33 - Let's make a bet ] Featuring: | Angelica as

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01:21:20

Ghost Lines Setup

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/04/21

We discuss beyblades and rib-removal as we explore the world of Ghost Lines, and our characters play F*ck, Marry, Kill. CW: coarse language, references to sex, death, and light existential horror [ 0:03:08 - Welcome and introductions ] [ 0:11:35 - The basic stats and moves ] [ 0:13:57 - Chits, stash, and favors ] [ 0:15:52 - Harm, trauma, and DM tables ] [ 0:21:30 - Character creation ] [ 0:28:51 - The world of Ghost Lines ] [ 0:59:50 - Character deep dive ] Featuring: | Angelica as Strathmill Carro

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01:22:20

Undying Ep. 4 ”They‘ll believe almost anything.”

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2021/03/10

The one where things get bloody at a party for vampires, and attaining status comes at a cost. CW: graphic violence, references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:09:21 - Introducing Algernon ] [ 0:18:25 - An ultimatum is issued ] [ 0:32:38 - Investigation and cleanup ] [ 0:40:49 - The basement ] [ 0:56:36 - Downtime play begins ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David as Game

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Undying Ep. 3 ”I never forget a face.”

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2021/02/24

The one where Duke has an old friend for dinner, Soren does things unbecoming of a psychologist, and Annie secures an invite to a party. CW: references to murder, predation, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language and graphic violence [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:08:34 - The three meet back at Shade'n'Shine ] [ 0:13:25 - Soren feeds ] [ 0:22:30 - Duke feeds ] [ 0:30:07 - Introducing Jonathan Greenglass ] [ 0:47:41 - Greenglass extends an invitation

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01:03:27

Undying Ep. 2 ”Go kill a man for Mommy.”

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2021/02/10

The one where Duke's pal Dick helps Soren meet his maker, neon signs are a subject of hot debate, and Annie makes an important discovery in the garbage. CW: references to murder, sex work, gambling, human trafficking, some coarse language, awkward parental relationship [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:04:28 - Duke invokes Bad Company, Dick enters the scene ] [ 0:13:41 - A meeting with Giselle ] [ 0:32:14 - Preparing to Meddle ] [ 0:41:27 - Soren checks in with the LAPD ] [

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59:11

Undying Ep. 1 ”The Legion of Decency will not stand...

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/01/27

The one where the vampires are the ones conducting the interviews, and the party waxes critical of 1940s slang. CW: references to murder, sex work, some coarse language [ 0:00:00 - Previously on Trials of the Apocalypse ] [ 0:04:30 - Annie's establishment, a chat with the LAPD ] [ 0:11:12 - A little birdie ordered me ] [ 0:23:40 - Walter Jean, Princep of LA ] [ 0:34:37 - A trip to Hollywood ] [ 0:53:27 - Unpacking suspicions and next steps ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David

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01:58:42

Undying Setup

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2021/01/13

The one where Mick Jagger might be a vampire, and yet somehow we forget about it.[ 0:00:24 - Introduction to players and game ] [ 0:04:52 - Blood, humanity, debt and status ] [ 0:16:38 - Basic moves, GM moves ] [ 0:38:35 - Establish our vampire lore ] [ 1:18:04 - Character introductions and playbooks ] [ 1:28:59 - Setting and relationship map ] [ 1:35:42 - Character owed debts and humanity ] Featuring: | Amy as Annie | | Dave as Duke Smith | | David as Game Master | | Phill as Dr. Soren Klimmik

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01:26

Thank you! (and programming notes)

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2020/12/29

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01:39:48

Apocalypse World Ep. 3 ”What do you do with your last...

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2020/12/29

The one where Spot helps Crispin finally get weird, and Forrest suffers the horror's of Max's mind.

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01:38:36

Apocalypse World Ep. 2 ”Can I eat it?”

Trials of the Apocalypse ·

2020/12/29

The one where the party considers a book burning but settles for public urination.

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